abstract of support judgment

definition of abstract of support judgment:

a brief transcript that provides the details of a spousal- or child-support judgment. The abstract of support judgment is recorded with the County Recorder and creates a lien on any real property owned by the person who is obligated to pay the support.

abstract of support judgment, as it might be used:

The court ordered a deduction from Brown's wages in the amount of $600 per month until the entire amount was paid. The DFCS then recorded an abstract of support judgment with the county recorder and served it upon Brown by mail.